1. A few thoughts on Alejandro G. Inarritu's new movie Birdman, the paradox of authenticity in acting, and a forgotten novel.
5. Mingling of art & life in movie deepened by fact Keaton-character hears the voice of Birdman and either has superpowers or thinks he does
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@HeerJeet a friend missed the first five minutes and thought it was actually about a superhero’s alter ego (not an actor who played one)Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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6. Actor who conflates character with own identity is an old theme, i.e. 1949 "A Double Life" (actor plays Othello & kills wife).
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7. At core of movie is paradox of authenticity in acting: acting is pretending, yet best acting seems more real than life itself.
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@HeerJeet Birdman v. Margo Channing: discuss.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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